Recipes, Featured

How to Make Yummy Homemade Ice Cream Without a Machine

Craving ice cream but can’t make it to the store? Want to try your hand at homemade ice cream, but you don’t have an ice cream maker? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with six easy, no-churn methods that will help you create delicious frozen treats this summer using readily available ingredients. One of ...

Nathan Machoka

Bowl of rich chocolate ice cream.

Safe Consumption of Moldy Food: Separating Myths From Facts

Have you ever questioned the age-old advice to chuck out any food with even a trace of mold on it? Misconceptions about moldy food often lead to unnecessary food waste and confusion regarding food safety. In this article, we’re going to unravel the mysteries of food mold to foster more sustainable food consumption habits. Mold ...

Viena Abdon

Strawberries with mold growing on them.

Hunting Wild Mushrooms: What You Need to Know

Why would someone be interested in foraging wild mushrooms, you ask? Well, it’s an activity you can participate in with your loved ones while exploring temperate or boreal woodlands. In addition, it’s much like a food-centric treasure hunt, brimming with excitement, particularly when you find a trove of edible goodies ready to be collected.  There ...

Viena Abdon

Chanterelle mushrooms.

How to Make Espresso: A Guide for Coffee Lovers

Do you love the rich, creamy taste of a good espresso? However, making the perfect cup can seem daunting as it consists of many essential factors to create an ideal brew. If you want to learn how to make espresso, this article will provide tips from choosing the right beans to pulling the perfect shot. ...

Viena Abdon

Adding sugar to a cup of espresso.

Korean Bamboo Salt: Everything You Need to Know

Have you ever heard of Korean bamboo salt? If not, it’s something you should know of. Find out what makes it expensive, what it’s used for, and why people don’t mind spending so much on it. Many consider Korean bamboo salt, or jugyeom, a luxury ingredient, while it is a must-have in the kitchen for ...

Mike West

Korean bamboo salt.

Falling Fruit: Taking Food Foraging to a Whole New Level

Have you ever stopped to think if there was a website that helped people know where they can forage for food worldwide? This is precisely what the website Falling Fruit is about! While many websites circulate random concepts or are generic, Falling Fruit is a site that aims to show people worldwide the best places ...

Mike West

Apples falling from a tree.

8 Safety Tips for a Perfect Barbecue Cookout

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor barbecues with friends and family, but when it comes to grilling, food safety should always be a top priority. From raw meat to cross-contamination, there are many potential hazards that can pose a risk to the health of your loved ones. However, by following a few simple guidelines, ...

Nathan Machoka

Group of friends outside standing around a barbecue grill.

Ganache: From Its Origins to Delicious Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Chocolate ganache will capture your heart (and taste buds) with its rich flavor and adaptability. Many well-loved delicacies, from truffles to exquisite cake fillings, include ganache as the hidden ingredient that brings out their full flavor.  Mother’s Day is coming up, and if your mom has a sweet tooth, ganache is a great way to ...

Viena Abdon

A ganache-covered chocolate cake with raspberries.

Why Has Korean Fried Chicken Become a Global Phenomenon?

Move over to Kentucky Fried Chicken, there’s another KFC in town, and it’s taking the world by storm! Korean fried chicken, also known as “the other KFC” and “candy chicken,” is a unique but equally delicious Korean-style take on the classic deep-fried chicken we all know and love.  Its crispy, fried-to-perfection exterior and juicy, tender ...

Arianne Ayson

Korean fried chicken.

Dessert Stomach: The Truth About Why You Always Have Room for Sweets

Have you ever eaten a heavy meal yet still had room for dessert? If so, you’re likely familiar with the concept of a “dessert stomach.” For many years, people have been discussing this “separate area” in their bellies that seems to be specifically reserved for desserts. Let’s take a look at the science behind our ...

Viena Abdon

Chocolate layer cake decorated with flowers made out of purple and blue icing.